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N888XL1989 CESSNA 550

N888XL is a 1989 Cessna 550, serial 5500598, registered to STAFFORD MARK K, an individual in OR, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 10 Oct 2024, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 31 Oct 2031. The record shows no registry changes, no NTSB case on this mark and no service difficulty reports.

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$716,802

Valued 29 Aug 2026

Registration: N888XL
Aircraft: 550; CESSNA
Serial Number: 5500598

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Total Hours

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1989

Year

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Registration record

N888XL as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 7 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer: CESSNA
Model: 550
Serial number: 5500598
Year manufactured: 1989
Airframe type: Fixed wing multi engine
Category: Land
Certification basis: Type certificated
Seats: 8
Weight class: 12,500 – 19,999 lb

Powerplant

Engines: 2
Manufacturer: P&W CANADA
Model: JT15D-4
Type: Turbo-fan
Thrust: 2,500 lbf each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued: 12 Oct 1995
Classification: Standard
Approved operations: Transport

Registration

Status: Valid registration
Record type: Currently registered
Certificate issued: 10 Oct 2024
Last FAA action: 10 Oct 2024
Expires: 31 Oct 2031
FAA region: Northwest Mountain
Fractional ownership: No
FAA unique id: 00194571

Registered owner

Name: STAFFORD MARK K
Registrant type: Individual
Based: OR, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex): AC3DA5
ICAO 24-bit: ac3da5
Octal: 53036645
Decimal: 11287973

Estimated value

$716,802

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Market presence

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What kind of aircraft is N888XL?

N888XL is a 1989 Cessna 550, serial 5500598. The FAA classes it as fixed wing multi engine, it seats 8, it is powered by 2 P&W Canada JT15D-4 engines.

Who is N888XL registered to?

The FAA registry lists STAFFORD MARK K, an individual in OR, US, as the registrant of N888XL.

Is N888XL still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 10 Oct 2024 and expires on 31 Oct 2031.

Has N888XL been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds no accident or incident record naming N888XL. Marks are reused, so this covers the mark, not every airframe that ever wore it.

Does N888XL have service difficulty reports?

No service difficulty reports have been filed against N888XL.

Who operates N888XL for charter?

No Part 135 certificate lists N888XL, so it is not on file as a charter aircraft.

Is N888XL for sale?

N888XL is not currently listed for sale on the marketplaces we collect.

What is N888XL worth?

The Virtual Hangar Jetstimate puts N888XL at $716,802 as of 29 Aug 2026. A listing asking price, where one exists, is the seller's number and not this valuation.

Has N888XL changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N888XL.

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